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UKCIL; Consett; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid by employer

Job summary

UKCIL is looking for a Care Assistant to support an autistic man in the Castleside area of Consett. The role focuses on daily living support, companionship and helping him access the community and social activities at local venues such as libraries and clubs.

Training will be provided for autism; a DBS check will be paid by the employer. A driver with a clean licence and access to a car is essential. The role requires 2–3 days per week, 7–8 hours per day, at £13.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of autism desirable; training provided.
• DBS check required (paid by employer).

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation
• Social and leisure activities
• Transportation with a full UK driving license

Skills

Driving license

Autism awareness

Job description

Care Assistant for an autistic man who is 41, in the Consett area, £13.50 per hour

Care Assistant for an autistic man who is 41 with mild learning disabilities, he is living in the Castleside area of Consett, he is looking for a PA to support him.

2-3 days per week - 7-8 hours per day.

£13.50 per hour

The Personal Assistant (PA) will be required to support this man, who has interests in animation, drama, 60’s music and steam trains to access the community and social activities such as the library, shopping outlets and his social club. Experience and an understanding of Autism would be desirable, but training will be provided if you are a suitable applicant as the important requirement would be for this man to feel comfortable with you.

Occasionally, the successful applicant may be required to provide a sit-in service, which might include the preparation of a light meal.

It is essential that the PA is a driver with a clean drivers licence, and also has access to a car. A DBS will be required but this will be paid for by the employer.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Social + Leisure activities

Transportation

• Full UK driving license